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toanova
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Joined : Dec 2007
Posts : 15
Posted 1/14/2008 11:37 AM (GMT -7)
My GI doc is going through the paper work to get approval from insurance for me to start Remicade.  What should I be aware of before starting this therapy.  I just want to be as prepared as possible.

Thanks

 

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schrek-chewbacca hunk
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Joined : Jun 2005
Posts : 2666
Posted 1/14/2008 11:41 AM (GMT -7)
Just take a wonderful book or portable dvd player with you to pass the time. It takes about 2 hours to infuse, but it always takes another 1.5 hours to do the setup and get the meds - at least for me. It was a piece of cake and boy did it make me feel better. It took several infusions to really kick in for me - but it was a god-send.

bob
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Lonie
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Joined : Feb 2005
Posts : 6448
Posted 1/14/2008 11:58 AM (GMT -7)
Yes as Bob suggested bring a book, magazines, or something to help pass the time. It's an easy infusion, and most centers really make you feel welcome. Mine offers snacks, etc., and the warm blankets are heavenly! I always end up taking a nap as I schedule them at the end of the day and I'm sleepy. Another thing; my doc ordered up Tylenol and Benedryl as pre-meds. The Tylenol I still take, but I switched to Claritin because the Benedryl was making me too sleepy to drive home. I've had three infusions using the Claritin, and it's been really wonderful.

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Mamas Boys
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Joined : Oct 2005
Posts : 1460
Posted 1/14/2008 1:46 PM (GMT -7)
As all the others said - the key is just to bring something with you to pass the time.  I usually bring my laptop (my doc's office has wireless access) or a movie.  Usually, I bring my hubby for company if he can get off work.  I do not get any premeds, and the whole process takes about 2 hours for me.  I am usually slightly tired for the rest of the day and for a few days after, but it is well worth it because I am in a great remission now - knock wood!

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jujub
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Joined : Mar 2003
Posts : 10421
Posted 1/14/2008 3:04 PM (GMT -7)
I just got home from my infusion. I didn't nap this time, as I had taken my laptop and had work to do (my infusion center has wi-fi also.) Now I'm a little sleepy, so I'll probably either take a short nap or just go to bed a little early. By tomorrow I'll be feeling fine.
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Pessimist
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Joined : Dec 2007
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Posted 1/14/2008 3:51 PM (GMT -7)
I also had my infusion today.  No headache yet.....hoping it won't happen this time!

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